Friday, April 24, 2009

Walgreens is recalling Deerfield Farms Mediterranean Fruit and Nut blend sold in stores from March 5, 2009 to April 21, 2009

Please review the following message from Peter DeTroia, Environmental Scientist 1, NJDHSS, Food and Drug Safety Program regarding the following Recalls issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration:1. April 21, 2009 - Walgreens is recalling Deerfield Farms Mediterranean Fruit and Nut blend sold in stores from March 5, 2009 to April 21, 2009. The product manufacturer notified Walgreens that some of the Mediterranean fruit and nut blend may contain pistachios from Setton Pistachios of Terra Bella. Setton is the focus of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation into potential salmonella contamination of pistachios. Though Walgreens is not aware of any reported cases of illness related to these products, it has issued this voluntary recall as a precautionary measure.Walgreens has already instructed its stores to stop selling the following product: DEERFIELD FARMS MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT AND NUT BLEND 10OZ 049022454442. April 22, 2009 Quincy, MA -- Following notification from its manufacturer, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company today removed from stores Simply Enjoy Pina Colada White Chocolate Gourmet Cookies. The product contains pecans, an undeclared allergen.The products has UPC# 6 8826705538 and comes in a 7 oz. package.Stop & Shop has not received any reports of illness or injuries associates with the consumption of this product.Customers who have purchased the product should discard any unused portions or bring their purchase receipt to any Stop & Shop supermarket for a full refund. Customers looking for additional information are encouraged to call Stop & Shop's corporate brands consumer line at 1-877-846-9949, Monday through Friday from 9am - 4pm. No action is being requested of local health departments at this time. If any action is requested, the Food and Drug Safety Program will contact you.Thank you.

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